unit 18 Flashcards
carte blanche
noun
unconditional decision-making power
consigliere
noun
a person who serves as an adviser to a leader, especially the leader of a criminal organization
persona non grata
noun
an unacceptable or unwelcome person (used without “a” or “the”)
esprit de corps
noun
the morale of a group of individuals
hoi polloi
noun
the common people; the masses
kompromat
noun
compromising materials about a politician or other public figure used to produce negative publicity, create blackmail, or ensure loyalty
kowtow
verb
to show extreme deference or respect
übermensch
noun
a person whose remarkable qualities make him/her beyond human or , literally, a superman
wunderkind
noun
one who succeeds in a competitive field at an early age
demagogue
noun
a person who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions and prejudices of the people
despot
noun
a tyrant or authoritarian leader
galvanize
verb
to stimulate into taking action
infantilize
verb
to reduce to an infantile state; to treat as infantile or immature
oligarchy
noun
a form of government in which all power is vested in a dominant class; government by the few
pander
verb
to cater to what someone wants to hear (used with “to”)
plutocracy
noun
government run by the wealthy
solidarity
noun
unity arising from common responsibilities and interests
Stockholm Syndrome
noun
an emotional attachment to a captor as a result of continuous stress, dependence, and a need to cooperate for survival
telegenic
adjective
having physical qualities or characteristics that televise well
pooh-bah
noun
a mocking tittle for someone self-important and high-ranking
